The French champions had not won since August 21 in all competitions under new manager Unai Emery.

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Cavani came close to open the scoring in the fifth minute when he caught up with Angel Di Maria's over-head ball and fired just wide from inside the box.

Caen started ever so good and almost took the lead in the 10th minute when defender Damien Da Silva raised above Blaise Matuidi to head towards goal.